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Becker

Minnesota · 4,538 residents · 11.669 sq mi
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Becker is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,526. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value is $191,800. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,538
+70%since 2000
from 2,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
+9%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6092K3K4K5K1990201020202024Becker
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,526
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,850
+29%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,608)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,322)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(75)
Asian0.9%(40)
Other2.9%(131)
Diversity Score14%(633)
Diversity Score
14
+256%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Becker, Minnesota?

Becker, Minnesota has about 4,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Becker, Minnesota?

The typical household in Becker, Minnesota earns about $70,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Becker, Minnesota expensive?

In Becker, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $191,800, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Becker, Minnesota?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Becker, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Becker, Minnesota?

About 5.1% of people in Becker, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Becker, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Becker, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,527 residents, a change of about 349 percent over that period.

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